Madisonville Miners Almost Erases 4-Run Deficit In Loss To Henderson Flash
Henderson Flash built a four-run lead in the second inning and then held off Madisonville Miners' charge for a 7-6 victory on Wednesday. Madisonville Miners scored two runs in the failed comeback on a single by Will Stump in the seventh and a fielder's choice by Bernee Sanchez in the eighth.
Both pitching staffs had their hands full, frequently dealing with runners on base. Henderson Flash collected nine hits and Madisonville Miners had 12.
In the first inning, Madisonville Miners got their offense started when Graham Hackbarth hit a solo homer.
Trey Congleton got the win for Henderson Flash. He surrendered zero runs on zero hits over one and two-thirds innings, striking out three and walking one. Dillon Day and Jordan Edwards entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief.
Nicholas Rathke took the loss for Madisonville Miners. He went eight innings, allowing seven runs on nine hits and striking out two.
Travis Hennessy started the game for Henderson Flash. He went five innings, allowing two runs on five hits, striking out three, and walking zero
Madisonville Miners mashed two home runs on the day. Devin Davenport went deep in the second inning. Hackbarth put one out in the first inning.
Henderson Flash collected nine hits. Evan Keller and Paul Haupt all collected multiple hits for Henderson Flash. Haupt and Keller each managed two hits to lead Henderson Flash.
Madisonville Miners racked up 12 hits in the game. Stump, Sean Kearney, and Davenport each racked up multiple hits for Madisonville Miners. Stump went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Madisonville Miners in hits.